§ Federal grant opportunity · NNH26ZHA002C-MSTAR
Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR)
Sarah McGarvey Grants Manager is accepting applications for Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR). The deadline is August 11, 2026 and the published award range is $1M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Sarah McGarvey Grants Manager
- Application deadline
- August 11, 2026
- Award range
- $1M
- Eligibility
- Two-year or four-year institutions designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) at the time of proposal submission (see https://msiexchange.nasa.gov/msilist), including public, state-controlled, and private institutions. Proposals from institutions that are not designated and listed by the U.S. Department of Education as HBCUs, TCUs, or MSIs at the time of the proposal submission will result in NASA returning the application without review. Institutions not meeting these criteria are encouraged to partner with colleges or universities that do satisfy the requirements.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Research
- Opportunity number
- NNH26ZHA002C-MSTAR
Program overview
The Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M-STAR) opportunity is a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) initiative through its Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). It is designed to strengthen the role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the future of space exploration.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Sarah McGarvey Grants Manager.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 11, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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